Thank you for the suggestion. Have you personally tried that cable specifically with the X3?

Thank you! Yes, that’s what I would like. Given that I’ve already tried two well-reviewed cables from a Amazon and had the same connection issues with both, I’m hoping to get a strong recommendation from someone that has personally tried a particular cable specifically with the X3 and found that...

I was under the impression that nobody is currently getting the balanced cable with the X3’s. Maybe I’m wrong about that. Did you buy your X3 recently and get 2 cables with it - a balanced 2.5 and an unbalanced 3.5? If so, I’m thinking that I’ll buy another X3 to get the stock 2.5 cable.

Thanks. Does the fact that the left and right channel are wired differently dictate that only Philips cables will work with the X3 - that aftermarket balanced cables won’t work?

Thanks for reposting that link. Can you let me know how it sounds when you get it?

Has anyone found an aftermarket balanced cable that sounds great with the X3’s? I’ve tried two different brands of balanced cables from Amazon and they both had the same issue - sound from the left but none from the right. I was actually able to get sound from the right channel if I pulled the...

Great perspective and great advice again. Thank you again!

So kind of you. That’s clarifying - there are very subtle differences. Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it!

Thanks for your suggestion for getting the 3.5 version of the Dawn. I would love to go with the 3.5 just to avoid having to upgrade my cables. That said, I’m seeing the Dawn as a potential endgame portable DAC, so I’d like to feel pretty confident that the 3.5 sounds as good as the 4.4, but I...

Ok, good to know. I will look into this one also. Thank you!

I’m going to order the 4.4 balanced version of the Dawn. Can you recommend a good balanced headphone cable for a reasonable price?

I’ve read your review - that’s perfect, just what I needed - some perspective on the HD Pro and a good upgrade. I seriously appreciate the time and care that you put into describing each aspect of the equipment so thoroughly. Quantifying these elements of sound is really like writing poetry...

Thanks for posting this - I’m grateful to have this recommendation from someone that also has real appreciation for the Sonata Pro - the HD V sounds like another great option for me. Looks like I’ll be getting one of these too.

Thanks for adding your input. I’m on it with the Moondrop Dawn.

I had no idea, but I can see the possibilities. I appreciate the encouragement. Thanks again!